Tatterstall went gate to wire in the Coral Racing Club Handicap, making all the running and clinging on bravely for a narrow victory over five furlongs. Sticking his neck out near the line, beating Miss Attitude by a nose, with Rocking Ends two and a half lengths further back in third. Democracy Dilemma was withdrawn at the start, while Fair Wind refused to race. Tatterstall is trained by ...
A three-way tussle provided an exciting conclusion to the HKJC World Pool British EBF Fillies’ Handicap. Kitai emerged victorious in the six-furlong finale on day one of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Kitai, trained by Mick Appleby and ridden by Jason Watson, finished strongly on the stands’ rails to deny Katey Kontent by a short head. Dance And Romance was a head further back in third. This ...
Charlie Johnston celebrated his first Qatar Goodwood Festival win as Arisaig made a decisive late charge to secure victory in the Ridgeview Fillies’ Handicap. Johnston took over the family’s Middleham yard last year and had previously shared a licence with his father, Mark, who has been leading trainer at the festival 13 times. Ridden by Jamie Spencer, the Arisaig won by a neck, defeating ...
The prestigious Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup is set for an exciting showdown as the Gosden stable prepares a formidable challenge against reigning Gold Cup champion Kyprios. John and Thady Gosden have strategically selected Sweet William and Gregory to lead their charge, both horses having previously tasted victory at Goodwood. Sweet William, coming off a solid third-place finish behind Kyprios at ...
Rebel’s Romance is set to continue his extraordinary 2024 campaign, aiming for his first UK Group One victory in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday, July 27. The 6YO, unbeaten in five UK appearances including the 2022 Gr.3 Glorious Stakes, has achieved remarkable success internationally with wins in Dubai, Germany, North America, Qatar, and Hong Kong. Following his ...
The prestigious Qatar Goodwood Festival is set to captivate racing enthusiasts once again, with a stellar lineup of equine talent preparing to grace the Sussex Downs. Headlining the event are two remarkable performers: Kinross, the seasoned sprinter from Ralph Beckett's yard, aiming for a third triumph in the World Pool Lennox Stakes, and Kyprios, Aidan O'Brien's exceptional stayer, looking to ...
This Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot features a top-tier international field of up to 11 runners. Highlights include French-trained Goliath, Royal Ascot winner Auguste Rodin, and global champion Rebel's Romance. The progressive filly Bluestocking adds intrigue, while contenders like Luxembourg and Sunway round out a competitive lineup. This prestigious race ...
A star-studded barrier trial session at Rosehill heralded the arrival of spring racing season. Trainer Chris Waller has hinted at Everest ambitions for his promising filly Joliestar, suggesting she may be given a chance to earn a spot in the US$20 million race. Tuesday's trials at Rosehill showcased a lineup of elite talent, including Fangirl, Via Sistina, Riff Rocket, Tropical Squall, and ...
Jockey Oisin Murphy has chosen to ride Middle Earth over Sunway in Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes at Ascot. Murphy recently rode both horses: Middle Earth finished third in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot, while Sunway came second to Los Angeles in the Irish Derby. Middle Earth is owned by Qatar Racing, Murphy's main employer. David Redvers, racing manager for ...
Richard Hannon has lavished praise on Rosallion ahead of the prestigious Qatar Sussex Stakes at the upcoming Qatar Goodwood Festival. The trainer described the colt as "everything you could ever dream of" as preparations continue for the £1 million Group One contest. Rosallion has established himself as the top-rated miler globally, thanks to his thrilling come-from-behind victories in the Irish ...
Irish Oaks victor You Got To Me is eyeing the Yorkshire Oaks next month, a race that could pave the way for a potential Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe bid later this year. The Ralph Beckett-trained Nathaniel filly began her season with a win in the Lingfield Oaks Trial, setting the stage for her fourth-place finish in the Epsom Oaks. She repeated this placing in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot, ...
James Doyle has been confirmed as the jockey for Sunway in Saturday's King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot. Sunway, trained by David Menuisier, recently finished second in the Irish Derby. The colt, who claimed Gr.1 victory in the Criterium International last year, delivered his strongest performance of the current season when narrowly beaten by Los Angeles at the Curragh in ...